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It is the year 2010.
Towards the end of 2009 I recapped on what I have achieved since I started this blogging thing, and where I am going. Looking back at when I started, to where I am now, actually surprised me. It is amazing how much knowledge and experience one can gain in a short period of time – if you just get stuck into it.
Where I am heading also became much clearer. I have a clear vision now of my goal to guide and provide the readers of my blog with valuable information on how to start a “free” internet business. I realized even more that to decide on the “topic” or “niche” of your blog is the most critical part of blogging, and to the success of your internet business. Therefore I will dedicate my next few posts to this.
What should my Blog be about?
For some it might be an easy decision, but I think for most it is a daunting task. The most important thing to realize it that you have to publish regular posts, and to build traffic you must submit articles to article directories on a regular basis as well as partake in forums if possible. All of these should be original quality content.
It makes sense to find a topic that you are knowledgeable or passionate about. If this also falls into one of the “niche’ markets, you are in the pound seats. It can be anything you are comfortable to write about. Cars (New on the market, Vintage, Trucks, Model T Ford), Gardening (Bonsai, Roses, Herbs, Fruit Trees), Health (Diet, Exercise, Cycling, Aerobics, Food, Recipes), Music, Movies, Celebrities, News, IT, Business, Pets, Nature, Tourism, Hobbies (Kites, Photography, Angling, Model Planes or Trains), Recreation (Golf, Yachts), History, Science, Space – you name it.
A good idea is once you have decided, or to get more clarity is to search the web for what you have in mind. Check out a few of the sites and the content. At this stage you might get scared that you will not be able to provide the same quality. Don’t, just do research and try to figure out ways to present the same thing different or better. I can guarantee you, 99% of these sites were not like that from day one. It takes time and development to get there – except if you have money to pay experts to do it for you.
See yourself in my league. I knew nothing. I was a beginner, newbie, rookie – whatever. But after almost a year I feel quite comfortable for people to visit my sites. Realize it is normal, a process to go through to get where you want to be.
Imagine you already have a blog. Start writing a few articles or posts you want to publish. See how you get along. I had great difficulty to get my first few posts or articles published. Sure enough, soon you become used to it and it comes natural – a pleasure. I am sure most of the Gurus will agree on this.
It is most critical to find something you enjoy to write about. Take time and research before you take the first big step – to create a blog.
First put your mind and imagination to work!
Cheers,
James
Today is the last day of the year 2009. For all of you I wish 2009 will have a happy ending and that 2010 will be a year of prosperity for everyone.
For South Africans, especially Capetonians, it means that long awaited “Worldcup 2010” is around the corner.
I went back into my archives. It is now almost a year ago I seriously started looking at the Internet as a business opportunity and made this statement in one of my posts.
“The next thing I would like to make clear is there is no easy quick way to make money on the Internet… without money, legally and in an honest way. If there is anyone who would like to challenge me on this, feel free. I would like to be the first to know about it.
I am also sure it is possible to start an Internet business with no major expenses except to have a computer, the essential software installed (of which some might be free), an Internet connection (preferable broadband), an idea, determination to implement this idea and a lot of typing effort.”
In the months to follow, up to now, I gained a lot of knowledge in this regard. I made many mistakes but learned even more about Internet Marketing and its secrets in the process. I think I am now at the point to put all I have learned into practice – to proof my point that you can start an Internet Business without feeling it in your pocket. I did not and still don’t have packets of money to invest in quick get rich schemes and courses. Not that I am saying they are all a waste of time or money. What I am saying is I investigated the possibilities to start an online business without money, and I am practicing what I am preaching.
Ways galore – Tricks galore…
Every Guru has his own ways and tricks. However, if you look carefully at them, all boil down to a few basic rules or tricks you must learn and master.
In 2010 I would like to equip my readers with the basics to start an Internet Business – at almost no cost. There will always some cost involved, like your computer, internet connection, maybe some software etc. But it is not necessary to lay out hundreds of dollars for marketing programs or courses to start. The changes are very good it will be money down the drain. When your business is bringing in some money however to pay for it – by all means, you can gain more momentum in joining some of these programs or courses. But I am sure by learning the hard way (cheap, no risk, no instant riches) you will be better equipped to make use of them.
I realized a need that will save many a lot of time to get going with an Internet Business. There are a few basic things that are tricky for the beginner to set up in starting a Website or Blog. I am talking of someone who has no great knowledge of programming or use of the internet. For those I will put a series of guides together, which I will publish in 2010 and give away as gifts (absolutely FREE).
These step by step guides will include:
How to set up a free Blog (Including Wordpress tips)
How to set up Google Adsense (Including implementing it on your Blog or Website)
How to build an email list at no cost
How to set up Affiliates
Basic HTML (To help solving some issues you may experience)
Finally – how to get free traffic
I am sure more will follow as it comes to mind…
Let’s look forward to a busy and prosperous new year.
See you in 2010!
Cheers,
James
Sydney – A New Zealander was fined by an Australian court on Tuesday after a guilty plea over his part in a syndicate capable of sending 10 billion spam emails a day.
Lance Atkinson, was fined 210 000 Australian dollars (about R1,3-million) for breaching the Spam Act 2003 in a case brought by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Atkinson, 26, sent more than 100 000 unsolicited emails to Australians advertising penis enlargement treatments, weight loss pills and prescription drugs.
“The Parliament has made its intention plain that unsolicited distribution of electronic emails is to be discouraged,” the authority said in a release, quoting Justice Andrew Greenwood.
Atkinson has also been ordered not to send unsolicited emails for seven years.
Atkinson’s assets are currently frozen by US authorities, who earlier this month fined him $15,5-million over an operation he ran with his New Zealand-based brother, Shane Atkinson, and a US accomplice.
The Australian agency said it took court action after receiving complaints from 140 000 Australians over unsolicited emails he sent.
The syndicate had operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Russia and Canada and was said to account for up to one-third of the world’s junk emails.
The syndicate was uncovered by British investigative journalist Simon Cox, who tracked down spam emails he received for penis enlargements to Shane Atkinson in Christchurch, New Zealand.
New Zealand authorities raided the Christchurch operation, seizing 22 computers. – Sapa-dpa
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